As Saudi Arabia accelerates industrial growth and environmental protection under Vision 2030, attention is turning to a new class of challenges: emerging contaminants. Among the most persistent are PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) synthetic chemicals known for their resistance to degradation and their potential impacts on water, soil, and human health.
To prepare environmental professionals, regulators, and site operators to safely manage PFAS risks, KAUST Beacon Development (KBD) has developed a specialist training and operational readiness programme that turns complex science into practical field skills and decision frameworks.
PFAS Fundamentals & Risk Awareness
KBD delivers a modular, field-focused programme that equips teams to recognise PFAS risks, implement proper sampling, and coordinate response actions under international best practice.
Lower costs via efficient feeds (up to US$417M/year modeled savings if KBD diets are adopted at scale).
Health and ecological impacts linked to exposure.
Global regulatory trends and local implications for industry and waste management.
Contamination-Free Sampling Techniques
Field demonstrations of PFAS-safe sampling tools and materials.
What to use (HDPE, silicone, PFAS-free fluids) and what to avoid (PTFE, Gore-Tex, waterproof paper).
Chain-of-custody, decontamination, and field documentation protocols.
Analytical Readiness & Data Confidence
Overview of laboratory methods (LC-MS/MS, TOPA, TOF).
Understanding detection limits, data interpretation, and quality assurance.
Preparing samples for accredited laboratory analysis.
Response and Mitigation Strategies
Immediate containment and source-control measures.
Overview of remediation options: adsorption, stabilization, and thermal destruction.
Case studies from international sites adapted to regional conditions.
Participants leave the course with tested skills, certified understanding, and practical confidence to manage PFAS investigations safely and effectively.
Organizations gain:
Certified PFAS awareness and field-sampling competency.
Standardized procedures that prevent sample cross-contamination.
Improved coordination between field crews, laboratories, and regulators.
Data reliability supports credible environmental assessments and decision-making.
Where requested, KBD maintains participant training records, after-action reviews, and refresher schedules to ensure continuous improvement and institutional memory.
A structured, science-led training programme builds national capacity to face one of today’s most complex environmental challenges. It ensures that Saudi Arabia’s scientists, engineers, and regulators are equipped to detect, assess, and manage PFAS safely protecting people, groundwater, and ecosystems while advancing Vision 2030 goals for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Sampling confidence built through practical drills and verified protocols.
Science translated into actionComplex chemistry simplified into field procedures anyone can follow.
Certified competencyTraining records and assessments demonstrate compliance and accountability.
With a multidisciplinary team of over 150 professionals KBD combines local talent with global experts under one roof. Our mission is to drive transformative change and help achieve the nation’s Vision 2030 by providing strategic, science-backed solutions.
